Prepare against Nicolas Zumsteg
Canada · World #97,465 classical · FIDE ID 2624397
When preparing against Nicolas Zumsteg, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%).
Our database contains 153 games by Nicolas Zumsteg, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Zumsteg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Zumsteg before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,737 | 1,792 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,768 | 1,789 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,742 | 1,789 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 60 | 26 | 67 | 39.2% |
| As White | 82 | 32 | 16 | 34 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 71 | 28 | 10 | 33 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Zumsteg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Zumsteg's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 79.3% | 48.5% |
| d4 | 16 | 19.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Zumsteg usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Zumsteg usually continues Nf3 (30.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zumsteg usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Zumsteg usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Zumsteg usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Zumsteg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 46.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 17.9% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 17.9% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 95.8% | 37.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Nicolas Zumsteg's chess games
All 153 games by Nicolas Zumsteg in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 60 wins, 26 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Stephane Jacquet | 2,087 | ch-Montreal CC | A70 |
| Dec 2016 | Valentin Gueorguiev | 1,945 | Montreal Pere Noel Open | B06 |
| Nov 2016 | Michel Lamarche | 1,906 | Montreal Mercredi 11 | C70 |
| Jul 2016 | Richard Deschamps | 1,905 | Quebec Open U2000 | B07 |
| Jan 2017 | Sylvain Brassard | 1,881 | Montreal Mercredi 04 | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Mercredi 02 | 2018 | 17 | 6 | 1,676 |
| Montreal Mercredi 04 | 2018 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,810 |
| Montreal Mercredi 10 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,782 |
| Montreal Mercredi 11 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,741 |
| Montreal Mercredi 08 | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 1,800 |
| 3rd ch-Francophone | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,902 |
| Montreal Mercredi 05 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,825 |
| ch-Quebec Amateur U2000 | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,704 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Zumsteg's chess games?
153 games by Nicolas Zumsteg, from Mar 2017 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Nicolas Zumsteg has played.
What does Nicolas Zumsteg play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Nicolas Zumsteg opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Zumsteg answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Zumsteg play as White?
As White, Nicolas Zumsteg's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Zumsteg play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Zumsteg most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Nicolas Zumsteg's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Zumsteg is currently rated 1,737 in classical chess, 1,768 in rapid and 1,742 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,792 (May 2026).
How many games has Nicolas Zumsteg played?
Our database contains 153 games by Nicolas Zumsteg, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 26 draws, 67 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Zumsteg?
153 games by Nicolas Zumsteg reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.